Category Archives: Competing

Great Things I’ve Learned From Competing In Races As An Older Age-Grouper

You are never too old to compete in races, from local 3k runs to the Ironman, you just have to be adequately trained, not take yourself too seriously, and remember to smile even when it hurts. Continue reading →

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Our Personal Legacy And Don’t Trash Up The Ironman Course

Whether you care or not about your personal life legacy, please make sure that your race legacy is a clean road free from gel wrappers and other waste products generated during your bike ride or run. It will help to keep our Ironman races alive and well, and welcomed by the supportive communities, such as the village of Keene in New York State, through which we pass on race day at the annual Lake Placid Ironman. Continue reading →

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Is The Ironman Safe? FitOldDog Says, “Yes, If You Do It Right.” What Do The Experts Say?

Discussion of the pros and cons of Ironman racing with respect to safety, along with the opinions of two cardiologists and FitOldDog, providing safety guides. Lawrence Creswell, of the Athletes Heart, approved of this post subsequently on Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/athletesheart Continue reading →

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My First Lyric Essay: Chased Out Of The Woods By The Boston PD

Hi folks, In order to improve my writing skills, I signed up for a class with AndiLit. For our homework today we have to write a lyric essay. If I can write a lyric sentence I will be surprised. I … Continue reading →

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Easy Out Negative Split Is The Way To Race For Older Athletes

Hi folks, Over the years I find that I have settled into a pre-race behavior pattern, including boosting liver glycogen levels over the previous day or so, staying well hydrated, preparing all of my gear the night before, and not … Continue reading →

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